EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPY

As the modern horse is used for athletic persuits, their musculoskeletal system is put under strain and at risk of injury. Consequently this can affect their performance and inhibit their full potentials.

Routine check ups are vital and help to identify any areas of weakness or potential areas of risk and thus preventing occurence of injury.

If injury has occurred the physiotherapist can aid to restore the natural recovery and function of the horse using different manual and electrotherapeutic modalities.

Common Complaints:

• Poor performance under saddle and schooling problems 

• ​Refusing jumps

• Spinal injuries including post kissing spine surgery, trauma, sore backs,

• Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries

• Joint problems including osteoarthritis, stiffness, painful joints, swellings

• Elderly Horses - to maintain normal function

Treatments:

• Specialist in equine massage therapy

• Mobilisation and manipulation

• Ellis technique

• Electrotherapy (Muscle stimulation, H-Wave, Pulsed magnetic treatment

• Exercise and rehabilitation prescription including pole and grid work

• Theraband exercises

• Taping

• Thermal Imaging

• Laser treatments

• Acupressure - including laser acupressure

• Equissage treatments

• FEI permitted therapist - undertaken further exams to be able to treat horses at the highest level under FEI ruling during competitions.  

We always have close liaison with all para professionals when needed so that the best possble care is given to each horse. ​